AmeriCorps Program Coordinator

Americorps Coordinator

Goodwill Ameri Corps is looking for an Ameri Corps Coordinator that will be a key player in operating our Programs across ME and NH. This position will involve recruiting Ameri Corps members, coordinating and providing training, travelling throughout Maine and New Hampshire to support Ameri Corps members and communicating with program partners. Goodwill Northern New England — good works here! Feel good about where you work!

Location:

Portland, ME

Pay: $22 - $25 D.O.E

Job Summary:

The Ameri Corps Coordinator oversees all aspects of a portfolio of Ameri Corps members and sites. The Coordinator's primary responsibilities will include recruiting, training, placing and overseeing 10 to 50 members in their caseload. Additionally the Coordinator will case manage, document and report on all aspects of the activities of the members, their host site agencies and all aspects of program operation as needed.

This position will help coordinate Goodwill NNE Ameri Corps programs across ME and NH as needed.

Learn more about the GoodwillNNE Ameri Corps programs dwillnne.org/americorps

Responsibilities:

• Communicates regularly with the Ameri Corps Program Managers and other appropriate staff about program operations, needs and issues.
• Represents Ameri Corps at State Staff Council, Volunteer NH meetings, Volunteer ME meetings and other regional and national meetings as required.
• Recruits, interviews, selects and provides orientation for Ameri Corps Members with assistance from placement sites and other staff. This includes recruiting full-time stipend Members, and un-stipend Members.
• Actively participates in working groups to support initiatives across all programs such as the Recruitment, Communications or Training group.

Mission:

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years of work or volunteer experience in business, human services, education, or workforce industry
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• One year experience with Ameri Corps or other forms of national or international service as a staff person and/or enrolled member
• Knowledge of and ability to learn web-based data-based applications
• Excellent time management and negotiation, conflict management, organization skills
• Must be able to travel as required to worksites and training locations
• Knowledge of recruitment, selection, supervision and disciplinary practices
• Criminal background check that meets Agency and Ameri Corps standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in Ameri Corps or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in business, human services, education or workforce industry
• Prior Americorp experience

Skills:

• Time Management:
  Intermediate
• Computer proficiency:
  Intermediate
• Supervision:
  Intermediate
• Negotiation:
  Intermediate

Behaviors:

• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic:
  Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations:

• Self-Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education:

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma/GED or better.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's Degree - Related field or better.

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Required:
  
  Drive. Lic.
  
  - Class C

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